Chen Ruolin

Chen Ruolin was born on December 12, 1992, in Nantong, Jiangsu, China. She quickly rose through the ranks of competitive diving to become one of the most successful female divers globally. Her career is marked by exceptional performances on the 10-meter platform, both individually and in synchronized events. Chen made her Olympic debut at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, where she secured two gold medals in the women’s 10m platform and the 10m synchronized platform events, showcasing her early dominance in the sport. This initial success set the stage for a distinguished career.

Chen continued her Olympic success at the London 2012 Summer Olympics, once again winning gold in both the 10m platform and 10m synchronized platform, solidifying her status as a top-tier diver. Her achievements extended beyond the Olympics to the World Aquatics Championships, where she accumulated multiple gold and silver medals. Notably, at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai, she achieved a significant milestone by winning two gold medals in the Women’s 10m platform and Women’s 10m synchro platform (with partner Wang Hao). This made her the first Chinese female diver to win all gold medals in women’s platform events across the Olympic Games, World Cup, and World Championships. Her career demonstrated consistent excellence and a remarkable ability to perform under pressure at the highest levels of competition.

In 2016, Chen Ruolin earned her fifth Olympic gold medal at the Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics in the 10m synchronized platform event with her partner Liu Huixia. This win made her only the third Chinese athlete to achieve five Olympic gold medals. Following this historic accomplishment, Chen retired from competitive diving in October 2016 due to a persistent neck injury. Her transition from athlete to coach began in 2021, where she now trains prominent divers such as 2020 Olympic gold medalist Quan Hongchan and multi-FINA world champion Lian Junjie, both of whom have since won gold medals at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris under her guidance. Her continued involvement in the sport as a coach highlights her dedication and expertise.